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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.11, 44,266.37 and 28,704.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.11, 44,266.37 and 28,704.99 is: 39,623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.11 : 44,266.37 = 28,704.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.11/44,266.37 = 28,704.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.11x = 44,266.37 × 28,704.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.11x = 1,270,665,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,665,564.66/32,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,623.96

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